AviationTire Vfr Communications Q 3 / 5

The words TAKE OFF are only to be used when:

An aircraft is cleared to line-up only.
An aircraft is cleared to start.
When clearance delivery authorises its use.
An aircraft is cleared for take-off or, when cancelling a take-off clearance. At all times the words DEPARTURE or AIRBORNE is used. Readback is mandatory.